I think that there are 2 kinds of dreamers. One is the optimist and the other is the pessimist. The optimist sees being a dreamer as a form of visualisation. That time spent with their head in the clouds is really just them being open to the possibilities of life and finding something that they … Continue reading Optimists, Pessimists and Dreamers
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It’s okay to get it wrong
When you first get comfortable with speaking up for yourself, you might take it to the extremes. In that moment you might be unknowingly responding on behalf of all the other times you didn't speak up so it could look like an over reaction. And perhaps in hindsight, you'd have done things differently. But, it's … Continue reading It’s okay to get it wrong
Setting boundaries badly
I think a big reason why we sometimes avoid setting boundaries is because we think don't know how to do it. However, it turns out the setting boundaries is like everything else, getting good takes practice. And so like Zig Ziglar said 'anything worth doing is worth doing poorly until you can learn to do … Continue reading Setting boundaries badly
The problem with limbo
I think it could be said that there are 2 types of limbo. The first is where you're caught between 2 options and do nothing. Instead of taking action and making a choice, you end up freezing instead. In this case it may result in life forcing your hand and you end up having to … Continue reading The problem with limbo
5 Quotes from Zig Ziglar
I first came across Zig Ziglar after hearing Seth Godin mention him. I later listened to one of his talks on YouTube titled 'This is your brain and here's how it works'. It was a few years ago but I jotted down a some quotes that I thought were worth sharing: Positive thinking won't let … Continue reading 5 Quotes from Zig Ziglar
Going outside your comfort zone
You can always go back. One of the things that I don't think is often considered is that when you leave your comfort zone you can always go back if things don't work out. For example if you make music and usually just keep it to yourself, try putting it out there for people to … Continue reading Going outside your comfort zone
The big idea
I often like to remind myself of Zig Ziglars popular quote 'Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly until you can learn to do it well.' So, how do you execute a big idea when you're just starting out. Or do you just put it on hold until you have more experience. I used to … Continue reading The big idea